joker_gib

No Far too weak for me as my partner would expect a lot more. Partner is a passed hand but can still have a powerful hand in front of a Michaels. Even a 2♠ bid at this vul is not my cup of tea. I think I'd pass and wait a little bit to see how the auction proceeds. Alain

I would have bid 2♣ directly but only if I don't have 3♥ cause I play support double ... Alain

As the others have said : 1) support double 2) 2♣ on 1NT to complete description showing a good hand imo Alain

Agree but when you are in Germany Belgium is not very far and I'm sure we have a lot of the best beers in the World (even if we don't have the Carlberg, he Roland ! :lol: ) Alain

Yes Lavazza is a fine Italian coffee ! Have look at this link (a bit of history) : :lol: http://www.greatbridgelinks.com/GBLArchives/GBL030102.html Alain

I bid 3♥ and I pass 3NT Xed. I'm not going to run everytime the opps are doubling my NT games :lol: Alain

Lauria-Versace don't play for Lavazza. They normally play for Tennis Club Parioli (sponsored by Angelini) Alain

Too strong in HCP at these colours and no shape enough. Without agreements I go with 2♠. LHO has already passed and maybe 2♠ is enough to buy the contract. In my method I bid 2♥ showing a constructive raise. Alain

No ♠ fit, 5+cards, 9+, not forcing I also prefer 1NT with a (semi)balanced hand and ♠ tolerance. Alain

A spade in his void then... Alain

ROFL :P

If it's LHO who plays it is not my lead ! :lol: I think I have to be aggressive here so small ♦ Alain

4C, wtp? :lol:

1) 1NT : not enough for 2♥ 2) 2♣ : natural and simple Alain

I agree with you, Phil ! There are so many rubbish at the TV. Better to watch live vugraph ! :lol: Alain

Interesting that table tennis seems to be appreciated among bridge players ! I used to be in the best 100 players in my country. OK, the country is small but the level was (is) very good ! Now when I'm not at the bridge table I'm running an orienteering course somewhere in Belgium or in Europe ! Alain

Both are t/o double of course. 4♠ Alain

I agree and the short suit game try is the only way to reach 3NT. Alain

In general I always double with 4♥ so 8 for me :lol: I agree that the double stopper is mandatory if you choose to hide the ♥ Alain

Same as Luis Alain

2NT easy :)

3♠

For the mortals, Bridge is just a card game like the others where a lot of luck intervenes. They have no idea that you are playing the same cards as your team or field opponents. Difficult in these conditions to present it as a sport ! Alain

Exactly what I play and for 1NT 2♣ 2♥ 2♠ I play weak with 4♠ and 5m+ but ... Alain

I don't think so but I can be wrong Alain